Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB210 was brought out 19 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W350
WB210 | W350 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB210
W350 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W350
WB210 | W350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB210 versus the W350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and W350.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB210 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $279 | $200 |